Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu CMs have advised people in their respective states to have more children. While Chandrababu Naidu cited the ageing population, MK Stalin referred to the impending delimitation that could put southern states at a disadvantage in the Lok Sabha.

"Have 16 children" - Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin's eyebrow-raising solution Monday to the possibility his state will be allotted fewer Lok Sabha seats - and therefore be less important to any party looking to form the central govt after 2029.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has referenced having "16 children" due to concerns over the Lok Sabha delimitation process potentially reducing southern states' representation in Parliament.

TDP chief also mentioned that the state had earlier passed legislation barring people with more than two children from contesting local polls.